□ Meet with the caterer or banquet manager to discuss menus, service style, wine lists, etc.

□ Order the wedding cake

□ Select approved ceremony music

□ Pick the reception music

□ Buy thank you gifts for the attendants.

□ Shop for the wedding bands

□ Meet with party or rental companies if necessary

□ Arrange for the rehearsal dinner

4-8 WEEKS BEFORE

□ Mail the invitations eight weeks ahead of the date

□ Do hair and makeup run through (with headpieces)

□ Book your favorite beauty pros for the big day

□ Make insurance policy changes you’ll need post-wedding

2-3 WEEKS BEFORE

□ Make the seating chart for the reception

□ Confirm details with all vendors

□ Give the caterer the final head count

□ Have your final dress and tux fitting

□ Schedule rehearsal with catering manager for the day before

1 WEEK BEFORE

□ Place the fees due on the wedding day in envelopes

□ Appoint a friend to deliver cake knife, server, toasting glasses or other heirloom pieces to catering manager and to collect after the wedding

□ Pack your bags for the honeymoon.

□ Reconfirm reservations for hotel reservations and flights for the honeymoon

3 DAYS BEFORE

□ Meet with caterer

□ Bring place cards, favors, sand ceremony items, or any other decor you want placed out for the ceremony or reception.

□ Make final payment for ceremony, food and beverage

THE DAY BEFORE

□ Greet your out-of-town guests

□ Go to the gym or spa as a stress-reducing activity

□ Rehearsal

□ Rehearsal Dinner

Don’t let yourself get too overwhelmed by the wedding planning process; remember to have fun and allow time to relax, the wedding reception will go by quickly. This is an once-in-a-lifetime event for you and your fiancé. You are allowed to enjoy it!

Whenever you are ready to start planning the beachfront wedding of your dreams, give the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Resort a call at 888.231.2197 (toll free) or 239.659.4309 (local) or email us at weddings@naplesbeachhotel.com. Our wedding specialists are happy to assist you!